Spanish Rice Recipes and Paella Recipes

Most people associate Spanish rice recipes with the famous and complex in flavor paella. And Spanish rice recipes that use the correct type of paella rice will make the best recipes.

Using the most authentic types of paella rice ensures a more tasty and flavorful paella recipe. The saffron spice which is known for being very pricey is also what makes paella recipes very flavorful.

Saffron is also what gives paella recipes their yellow golden hue and saffron is a very important spice used in Spanish cooking. Fortunately, Spanish rice recipes like paella can be altered using cauliflower rice for those who cannot tolerate the carbs in their diet any longer.

The Saffron Spice

The saffron spice is the "World's Most Expensive Spice" and this spice comes from a flower. This particular flower has three stigmas which are tiny threadlike strands that are then picked off by hand - hence the expense.

Saffron imparts a rich golden yellowish color to Spanish rice recipes and a little goes a long way. However, too much saffron will impart a bitter taste to your meal. Saffron also has medicinal uses and is said to aid digestion. However, it can be a potent spice, so be very careful not to ever use too much.